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Sources in the ED said as many as 17 Bollywood celebrities including Shraddha Kapoor were under the scanner for attending or performing at app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar’s wedding in February 2023. (File Photo)
The Mahadev betting app case, under simultaneous investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), had brought several other Bollywood celebrities under scrutiny following a crackdown on various betting and gaming apps by different agencies
Actor and influencer Sahil Khan was arrested by the Mumbai police for his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app case.
The case, under simultaneous investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), had brought several other Bollywood celebrities under scrutiny following a crackdown on various betting and gaming apps by different agencies.
News18 had, on September 19, 2023, reported that 17 Bollywood stars were under the scanner in the scam.
Here’s a List Of Celebrities Under Scanner In the Mahadev Betting App Case
- Sahil Khan– He was apprehended by the Mumbai cyber cell’s Special Investigating Team (SIT) in Chhattisgarh after his plea for pre-arrest bail was rejected by the Bombay High Court. Khan, however, claimed to be just a brand promoter under a contract with M/s. Isports247, promoting The Lion Book brand, and denied direct association with the betting platform.
- Shraddha Kapoor- In October 2023, Shraddha Kapoor was summoned by the probe agency in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.
- Ranbir Kapoor- In October 2023, the ED summoned Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as part of its investigation into the Mahadev online betting app scam.
- Kapil Sharma- The probe agency summoned Comic-turned-actor Kapil Sharma in October 2023 because he had participated in an event organised by Saurabh Chandrakar, the app’s founder.
- Huma Qureshi- Huma Qureshi, and Hina Khan were summoned to promote the app, with agencies wanting to understand their role and the amount they received as fees which, according to ED, were proceeds of crime.
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